Baby fact- Your baby’s sense of smell is much stronger than yours and he will use it to get to know you in the early weeks. To help him, try to avoid really strong perfumes, deodorants or washing powder and be aware that some household smells may be quite overpowering for him. Amazing fact- Your baby is born with very sophisticated hearing and can work out where a sound is coming from just 10 minutes after being born. Lovely baby fact - Your baby is born to smile. We know…

First Shoes Your baby is walking! Now is the time to shop for some baby walking shoes. Today, more than ever, there are incredibly cute options for baby shoes available, from lots of brands in many different price ranges. The lowdown on baby and toddler shoes Before babies start walking, they don't need shoes. Socks, booties, and soft-soled baby shoes are useful for warmth, but bare feet are fine, too. Once your child takes those first steps, it's time for real shoes. Unlike "baby shoes," which are slipper-like, first…

Thumb suckingThe debate surrounding thumb sucking is one that most parents will not only be familiar with but will also have an opinion on. But is it really any better or worse than a dummy? And once he’s started, how is the best way to stop your child from popping that digit in his mouth? Read on to find out the truth behind the myths surrounding thumb sucking and get some practical help in encouraging your toddler to give it up! Why do babies suck their thumbs? Thumb sucking is…

Bathing your baby- i don't know about you but i was never taught or told about how to bath a baby. so when we arrived home and had to give isla a bath, we had no idea, luckily my mum was on hand to help. some people say you should wash their hair first and then dry them and then wash their bodies, in reality, this is way too complicated, what worked for us is to let them have a quick bath and wrap them up well and snuggle for…

All births must be registered within 42 days of the child being born (or 21 days in Scotland). You should do this at the local register office for the area where the baby was born or at the hospital before the mother leaves. The hospital will tell you if you can register the birth there.If you can’t register the birth in the area where the baby was born, you can go to another register office and they will send your details to the correct office.When registering the birth, you should know:…

Nappies -you can either have disposable or reusable there are pro and cons for both.For ease and to save time I opted for disposable nappies, and as many of you will know they are very very expensive.we have ended up using justforbums from kiddicare a months supply is £19.99 which is very good, they fit really well and have no leaking. definitely, recommend. Click here to buy -just for bums- kiddicare

Tummy Time You've probably heard that "tummy time" is important so that babies can learn to push up and eventually crawl — but if your little one fusses and cries when you put him on his belly, what can you do. Keep your baby company One mum-tested strategy is to distract your baby from the unfamiliar feeling of being face-down until he gets used to it. The best thing you can do, says Glassy, is join your baby on the floor. Encourage him, talk with him, shake his rattle,…

Bibs- I would say there are three types of bibs. Dribble, milk,snacks and weaning and self feeding. Dribble bibs- All you need is a light bib to put on so their clothes don’t soak up too much dribble, normally worse when teething. We got some really nice bibs, some which were personalised from funky giraffe Milk / Snacks/ early weaning – This normally just covers their chest area, and protects their clothes. Normally with milk, snacks and early weaning you have the control so their clothes wont get food…

Cot Bumpers There are arguments for and against cot bumpers, we did a lot of research and ended up buying an airwrap, it is a mesh type bumper, which helps stop your baby overheating and more importantly if they roll into it, it is breathable.I would definitely recommend. AIRWRAP DELUXE BENEFITS AND FEATURES- Padded mesh - Protects against bumps and knocks Restricts - Restricts arms and legs from getting between cot rails Multi-layered airflow - Allows airflow reducing the risk of overheating and can be breathed through No leverage…

Why might I need to have stitches? You may need stitches after you've given birth to your baby vaginally. The area between the opening to your vagina and your back passage (perineum) may stretch so far that it tears a little as your baby is born. Your perineum is very stretchy. Even so, your baby may need a bit more room on his way out, resulting in a tear. About nine out of 10 mums tear to some degree when giving birth. This may sound alarming, but most tears are…